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All full-time matriculated
students study a major instrument with a qualified professional
musician under the supervision of a music program director.
“Juried” performance exams are required
at the end of each semester of instruction. Major instrument
instruction emphasizes all aspects of technical development
and tonal production through the study of traditional
methods and repertory. These serve as the foundation for the understanding
and application of contemporary techniques of improvisation.
Students taking private instruction must attend at least
one recital each semester that will serve to refine
their musical judgment. They must submit performance
critique forums to their instructor that will provide
feedback to the soloist.
INSTRUMENT MAJORS
|
Course |
Hour(s) |
Semester |
|
Harmony |
4 |
4 |
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Sight Reading & Ear Training |
2 |
2 |
|
Main Instrument |
1 |
8 |
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Keyboard Lab (Except Piano Major) |
1 |
2 |
|
Performing Class |
2 |
8 |
| Music Literature |
4 |
2 |
| Stage Performance |
1 |
2 |
| Stage Manner |
1 |
2 |
| Orchestra |
2 |
8 |
| Counter Point |
1 |
2 |
| Solfege |
1 |
2 |
| Music History |
4 |
2 |
| Composition or Conducting |
2 |
2 |
| Form Analysis |
2 |
2 |
| Accompany Class (Piano Major Only) |
1 |
2 |
| Italian Literature or German Literature |
4 |
1 |
| Liberal Arts |
|
30 |
VOCAL MAJORS
|
Course |
Hour(s) |
Semester |
|
Harmony |
4 |
4 |
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Sight Reading & Ear Training |
2 |
2 |
|
Main Instrument |
1 |
8 |
|
Keyboard Lab |
1 |
2 |
|
Performing Class |
2 |
8 |
| Music Literature |
4 |
2 |
| Stage Performance |
1 |
2 |
| Stage Manner |
1 |
2 |
| Italian Diction |
4 |
1 |
| German Diction |
4 |
1 |
| Counter Point |
1 |
1 |
| Solfege |
1 |
1 |
| Music History |
4 |
2 |
| Composition or Conducting |
2 |
2 |
| Form Analysis |
2 |
2 |
| Italian Literature or German Literature |
4 |
1 |
| Liberal Arts |
|
30 |
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